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and equalization characteristics of the modeled gear were carefully measured so that
changes to knobs on the models would mirror the effects of these changes on the
originals as closely as possible. We’re talkin’ major attention to detail here. Tone
control center frequencies, slopes, and cut/boost range were painstakingly analyzed,
in addition to a whole host of factors unique to each piece of gear. Not only that,
but since many classic amps and effects have highly interactive circuits, we paid
careful attention to the way that the setting of one knob changes the way that
another knob may behave. All in an effort to make our Models as much like the
amps, cabs and effects in our collection as possible. The resulting Amp, Cab and
Effect Models are the foundation of POD
XT.
Now, then — here are a couple of things we want to be completely crystal clear on:
1. The Line 6 modeling process is a patented, 100% digital software-
based technology exclusive to Line 6.
2. Line 6 Modeling is not sampling, nor is it solid state; no special
guitar, pickup, or cabling is needed.
There’s Magic in the A.I.R.
PODXT delivers its modeling tones through another innovation: Line 6’s A.I.R.
direct recording output. The A.I.R. (acoustically integrated recording) technology
is the result of intensive research and careful study of the tonal characteristics
produced by the interaction of amplifiers, cabinets, speakers, microphones and the
recording room during the recording process.
The direct output of many preamps, amplifiers and direct box-style amp
replacements available today offer some limited form of cabinet simulation or
speaker emulation. Those that happen to be more than simple high end roll-offs
have little or no control options. Generic cabinet simulations cannot reproduce the
markedly different tones resulting from the choice of speakers, wood, and other
details of a great real-life speaker cabinet. Other equipment also fails to reproduce
the significant tonal contribution of microphone selection and placement, and do
nothing to reproduce the subtle ambience of the recording space.
The result is the familiar dissatisfaction with direct recording products — even
those that deliver a reasonably usable basic tone fail to reproduce the “life” of the
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